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Release date    November 22, 2005  May 15, 2008  July 15, 2008  March 15, 2008 






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Review summary The ongoing format war makes any HD DVD purchase a dicey proposition, but for early adopters willing to take the dive, the HD-XA2 is an excellent choice. With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat. The Samsung BD-P1500 lacks some features and doesn't perform as well as the PlayStation 3, but its relatively low price makes it a solid option for those few people on a budget who still demand a standalone Blu-ray player. If you're dead set on a standalone Blu-ray player, the BDP-S350 has a small form factor, solid feature set, and relatively low price--but the PlayStation 3 is still a better value. Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, despite some slightly tricky setup snags.






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Product name Compare Toshiba HD-XA2
Toshiba HD-XA2
Compare Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
Compare Samsung BD-P1500
Samsung BD-P1500
Compare Sony BDP-S350
Sony BDP-S350
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RCA DTA800






Remote control type Remote control
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Audio system sound output mode Surround Sound
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Product name Toshiba HD-XA2 Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB) Samsung BD-P1500 Sony BDP-S350 RCA DTA800






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